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Link to Interview with Elisa Mair – Finding Pride Through Storytelling | Day of the Dead Special

Interview with Elisa Mair – Finding Pride Through Storytelling | Day of the Dead Special

Date: Nov 1, 2024

In this special Day of the Dead release, we feature an intimate conversation with playwright and producer Elisa Mair in her Artist Spotlight video.
Link to AFA Indigenous Arts Grant Webinars

AFA Indigenous Arts Grant Webinars

Date: Oct 23, 2024

Arts Development Consultant Luay Eljamal is providing free webinars focused on Individual Project Grants for Indigenous Arts.

Deadline: Nov 29, 2024 - 10:00 am

Link to Celebrating Women's History Month through the memory of Isla Burns

Celebrating Women's History Month through the memory of Isla Burns

Date: Oct 21, 2024

In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate the life of Alberta sculptor Isla Burns (1945–2024).
Link to Apply for Organization Activation Projects Funding

Apply for Organization Activation Projects Funding

Date: Oct 21, 2024

Apply for project funding to support Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility through arts-related programming by Dec 2, 2024.

Deadline: Dec 2, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Celebrating the arts, culture, and the Month of the Artist

Celebrating the arts, culture, and the Month of the Artist

Date: Sep 12, 2024

Celebrate Alberta’s arts, culture and its local artists by taking part in Culture Days and Month of the Artist celebrations.
Link to Celebrating 10 years of The People in the Window

Celebrating 10 years of The People in the Window

Date: Sep 10, 2024

Casa Lethbridge hosted a public celebration to commemorate 10 years since David Hoffos' pubic art was commissioned and installed.
Link to The AFA's Gail Lint retires after more than 40 years of service

The AFA's Gail Lint retires after more than 40 years of service

Date: Aug 1, 2024

After more than 40 years in public service, Gail Lint is retiring.
Link to You can join an AFA expert panel!

You can join an AFA expert panel!

Date: Jul 23, 2024

We encourage expert panel nominations from Albertans to ensure the involvement of the arts community in AFA funding decisions. 
Link to AFA 2024-25 annual budget

AFA 2024-25 annual budget

Date: Jun 25, 2024

A message from AFA Chair, Cynthia P. Moore, regarding the our 2024-25 annual budget.
Link to Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

Date: May 1, 2024

Celebrating and recognizing the achievements and contributions of Asian and South Asian communities throughout the province.

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